US Bridges

Deadlevel RD over Ditch to White River

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 01.40 W of Salem Lane · Structure no. 2600289

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deadlevel RD over Ditch to White River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Deadlevel RD over Ditch to White River in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDeadlevel RD
CrossesDitch to White River
Location01.40 W of Salem Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.48245, -87.49134
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deadlevel RD over Ditch to White River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deadlevel RD over Ditch to White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Deadlevel RD over Ditch to White River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Deadlevel RD over Ditch to White River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Deadlevel RD over Ditch to White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.